Aldridge And Eason Lake Dam
Aldridge And Eason Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bacon County, Georgia, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Aldridge And Eason Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Aldridge And Eason Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Aldridge And Eason (private). It impounds the Unknown near St James Church Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,755 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bacon |
| Nearest City | St James Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.53350, -82.38028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,755 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Aldridge and Eason |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01220 |
| Federal ID | GA01220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |